Apple has released the ninth beta of tvOS 17, which brings new features such as FaceTime, Split View, revamped Control Center, and more.
Apple has released iOS 16.6.1, an emergency update for iPhones, to fix two serious flaws that have been actively exploited by attackers to deliver spyware without user interaction.
iOS 17, Apple's largest annual software update for iPhone users, includes new features for Messages, FaceTime, and widgets, and is expected to be released in mid-September after beta testing, with support for devices featuring the A12 Bionic chip or newer.
Apple is expected to announce new products, including the iPhone 15 lineup and the Apple Watch Series 9, at its Wonderlust event, with iOS 17 likely to be available shortly after the event and featuring new features such as StandBy mode, Open Camera app modes with new Shortcuts actions, a 72-hour passcode grace period, improved autocorrect, a new Journal app, enhancements to Messages, Contact Posters, automatic deletion of password verification messages, grocery list creation in Reminders, Conversation Awareness on AirPods, a simplified activation for Siri, back-to-back Siri requests, improved sharing with AirDrop and NameDrop, and sensitive content warnings.
Apple is expected to announce new iPhone models, including the iPhone 15, with a potential change to titanium frames and a transition from Lightning to USB-C ports, as well as the possibility of unveiling a new Apple Watch and discussing the upcoming Vision Pro VR headset.
Apple has released security updates for older iPhones, including iOS 15.7.9 and iPadOS 15.7.9, to address a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2023-31064) exploited by NSO's Pegasus spyware through iMessage attachments.
Apple showcased their new line of iPhones and watches, incorporating improved semiconductor designs to enhance basic functions such as calls, images, and voice recognition, using artificial intelligence technology without explicitly naming it.
Apple has announced that tvOS 17 and HomePod Software 17 will be released to the public on September 18, featuring updates such as a redesigned Control Center for Apple TV and the ability to ask Siri to play media on the HomePod using iPhone apps.
Apple unveiled the iPhone 15 with multiple minor changes that collectively represent a positive step forward, including high-end camera and processor upgrades, a new telephoto-style lens with 5x optical zoom, the transition to USB-C, enhanced connectivity and Wi-Fi capabilities, and the addition of Roadside Assistance to its satellite-based SOS services.
The upcoming iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma updates will introduce new sign-in methods for Apple ID accounts, including the ability to sign in with a phone number or secondary email address and a proximity sign-in feature. Passkey support has also been added to Apple IDs, and the updates are set to be released on September 18 and September 26.
In iOS 17, Apple introduces Contact Posters, allowing iPhone users to customize their representation during calls with photos, emoji, and personalized typography.
iOS 17 will be available to download next week, but some older iPhone models, including the iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and X, won't be compatible with the new operating system.
Apple is releasing operating system updates, including iOS 17, WatchOS 10, iPadOS 17, TVOS 17, and MacOS Sonoma, with new features and improvements for compatible devices.
Apple recently unveiled its newest hardware, including the iPhone 15, Apple Watch Series 9, and AirPods, featuring updated features, specs, and prices ahead of the holiday season.
Apple's iOS 17 update, which precedes the release of the iPhone 15, brings new features including a standby mode, interactive widgets, and the ability to clone your voice with AI.
Apple announced four new iPhones - the iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max - with upgrades including USB-C ports, A16/A17 Bionic chips, improved cameras, and new features, while also unveiling the Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2; notable stories from the Android world included pricing and renders of the Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro, Huawei's comeback, and the Remi Note 13 Pro+.
Apple's iOS 17 introduces Live Voicemail, a feature that provides real-time transcriptions of voicemail messages as they are being recorded, as well as updates to FaceTime voicemail and AirDrop.
iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and watchOS 10 offer new features and functionality to the Shortcuts app, including the ability to transcribe audio, delete alarms, scan documents, and create Time Machine backups.
Apple has released new versions of Pages, Keynote, and Numbers, introducing new features for iOS 17 and the Mac such as 3D objects, Stickers, inline predictions for text, collaboration during FaceTime calls, and the ability to open suggested documents or presentations when searching.
With the introduction of iOS 17, interactive widgets have become a popular feature on iPhones, allowing users to complete tasks and access information without having to open any apps. Some notable third-party apps that have embraced this feature include Copilot, Dark Noise, Fantastical Calendar, Gentler Streak, Glucomate, Lookup, Overcast, Peak, RainViewer, Spark Mail, and Söka.
Apple has launched its iPhone 15 models and MacRumors has provided a series of how-to articles to help users navigate the new features, while iOS 17 comes pre-installed with the new models and MacRumors has also provided in-depth feature guides for the new software.
